tyates007 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I have a trailersaver hitch that I would like to add a leveling valve to. I currently just have the pneumatic switch in the cab, which is fine. However, I would love to just hook, supply air and travel not worrying about it. I have checked the resource guide and did not find anything, which does not mean its not there, i am just using my phone. I also remember that someone here had added a leveling valve but no luck searching it either. So, if someone has done this and would be willing to share notes, i would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I did it. It was not without a pitfall or two along the way. Pictures were posted by someone else. I used a standard leveling valve, it really doesn't matter the source. I drilled and tapped the lower outer frame of the hitch, and used an existing hole in the pivot, using a large bolt that fit the hole. Drilled and tapped the end of the large bolt to accept a ball for the linkage socket, creating a linkage with a ball/socket on each end for adjustment purposes. I'd grab some pictures for you, but we're leaving in an hour and won't be back for a few days. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stolpsaddles Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I used a levelling valve as well. Some will dump the air if you add another air line to it. It is nice to be able to air the hitch down to disconnect or level the trailer and not disconnect . I regularly drop the air from th suspension and hitch to lower the front of the trailer to level and not disconect 2005 Western Star, MDE 4000 ,singled mid, 12' deck with Smart CarBison Stratus 3 horse with 16' short wall 12' slide out http://www.spottedhorsegallery.com/http://www.campingandhorses.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 No leveling valve. $ 4.95 pressure regulator from Horrible Freight works fine. Weight on your pin does not vary as much as a suspension or a commercial trailer. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkennell Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I bought a leveling valve off ebay for about $25 bucks. Works great. Make sure you attach it to the tail of the hitch, as that moves the farthest and will give you the most accurate control of height. I don't dump mine, I set down the trailer jacks and raise up just a bit until I hear the valve start releasing air. Then wait about 30 sec. and the hitch head will "drop away" about on 1/8" of an inch. At that point Just unhitch and pull out. No camper at present. Way too many farm machines to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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